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Imagine…

Imagine a day without water. Sounds pretty bleak, right?   No clean water for drinking or food preparation. No hot showers. No hot coffee or chocolate after Christmas caroling with friends and family.   Think about it. What would you miss most if you had to live without water for one day?

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Knowledge Management Series

Today we begin a series of blog posts centered on Knowledge Management. Today’s culture and workplace thrive on knowledge. The old adage says, “Knowledge is power.” But knowledge can only be translated into power if it is organized and applied.  At American Water College, we believe that “applied knowledge is power.”   Organizations that allow […]

By admin | Management . Workforce Development
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Changing Seasons

How are you spending your CyberMonday? With all of the online shopping deals and coupon codes flying around, don’t forget to check out our store with coupon code “BlackFriday2015”! There’s only 1 day left to take advantage of this deal!   As we are now officially in the holiday season, the operations side of water […]

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A Reason to be Thankful

When was the last time someone thanked you for the work you do? Or acknowledged how well you do your job? Or said they appreciated your friendship? How long has it been since you’ve thanked someone else for their efforts? It’s important to recognize the work and energy that employees pour into their jobs. Encouragement […]

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A Week of Thankfulness

We have many reasons to be thankful, and the public works department is one of the main reasons. From the collection and treatment of wastewater to the collection and treatment and distribution of drinking water, whether groundwater or surface water, at American Water College we are thankful for our public works employees.   This is […]

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Changing Management Training

‘Tis the season…for training! American Water College is pleased to present regional management classroom training in Sonoma County, California, this week!   Much like the inner gears of a machine, the relationship between management and operations are a closely-knit relationship that requires both sides working in sync. When managers and leaders in the organization have […]

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Bottled Water and Tap Water: A Brief Comparison

Happy Friday! Last week on our Facebook page we posted a comparison between bottled water production and tap water production. If you haven’t seen it yet, hop on over and take a look! The standards and regulations in place for tap water delivery are stringent, while the standards for bottled water are considerably less so. […]

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Management Training Online!

Happy Monday! Last week we focused mainly on our classroom management training events, but did you know that we also offer management training online? We offer three online management training modules for you to complete in your own timeframe and at your own pace! The topics covered in the online training harmonize well with our […]

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